Purpose: The Rhodes Scholarship annually funds 32 scholarships for graduate study at the University of Oxford. The Rhodes application should be completed during the spring term before senior year.

Qualifications: Eligible applicants must have at least a 3.9 GPA, be a U.S. citizen (international students--see Rhodes website), be at least 18, but not yet 24. BYU institutional endorsement is required, see instructions below.

Purpose: The George J. Mitchell Scholarship is for one year of graduate study at any institution of higher learning in Ireland or Northern Ireland. The Mitchell Application should be completed during the spring/summer before graduation.

Qualifications: Eligible applicants must have at least 3.9 GPA and be U.S. citizens between 18 and 30. Applicants are selected based on their academic abilities, leadership, and community service.

Purpose: The Gates Cambridge Scholarship funds a second Bachelor's degree, one-year postgraduate courses, or research leading to a Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge. Students must first gain admission to the University of Cambridge (and constituent college) and must also apply for the Gates Scholarship.

Qualifications: Applicants from all countries are eligible to apply (except applicants from the U.K.). Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree prior to the set deadline and be under the age of 30. Additionally, applicants are expected to have excellent transcripts showing sustained academic achievement.

Purpose: The Udall Foundation awards undergraduate scholarships of up to $5,000 to two groups. The first is juniors and seniors in fields related to the environment and the second to Native American and Alaska Natives in fields related to health care or tribal public policy

Qualifications: Students must be nominated by their university, be a sophomore or a junior, and have at least a "B" average GPA.

Purpose: The Harry S. Truman Foundation awards scholarships to college students who plan to pursue careers of public service in the government or elsewhere. The Truman scholarship offers $30,000 for graduate or professional school. Truman scholars participate in leadership development programs and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government.

Qualifications: Students must be nominated by their educational institution, be a U.S. citizen or national, have an extensive record of public and community service, and be committed to a career in public service. Applicants must also be in the upper quarter of their junior class. For the purposes of the Truman Scholarship, junior status is determined by graduation date.